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Seed Basket

Culture of Origin: Northern Paiute1910-1930

U.S. Department of the Interior Museum

U.S. Department of the Interior Museum
Washington, DC, United States

This seed storage jar is probably Northern Paiute (Paviotsa) in origin. The vessel has a round body, pointed base, narrow neck, and two lugs with a cord attached for carrying. The all-over zig-zag pattern is in stitches of peeled and partially unpeeled willow. A seed jar would have been used for dry storage, but this particular piece's highly decorative twining and artistic look suggest it was likely made for sale.

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  • Title: Seed Basket
  • Creator: Culture of Origin: Northern Paiute
  • Date Created: 1910-1930
  • Physical Dimensions: DIA 8.5, H 12
  • Provenance: INTR 00784, Eunice "Frona" Wait Colburn
  • Subject Keywords: Great Basin, Basin, Paiute, Paviotsa, Native American, American Indian, North America
  • Type: Basketry
  • Rights: U.S. Department of the Interior Museum
  • Medium: willow
U.S. Department of the Interior Museum

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